Michigan Layoffs — May 2022
Employers in Michigan reported 4 WARN Act notices in May 2022, displacing an estimated 728 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 189% versus May 2021. The average filing covered 182 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 426 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 175 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 60 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 426 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 175 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 426 |
| Oakland | 1 | 175 |
| Ingham | 1 | 67 |
| Mecosta | 1 | 60 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 426 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Romulus | 1 | 426 |
| Troy | 1 | 175 |
| Okemos | 1 | 67 |
| Big Rapids | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 302 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penske Logistics | Romulus | 426 | ||
| Dynamic BDC | Troy | 175 | Layoff | |
| Michigan Public Health | Okemos | 67 | Layoff | |
| Fluid Routing Solutions | Big Rapids | 60 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Penske Logistics at its Romulus facility, reporting 426 affected workers. Dynamic BDC followed with 175 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Michigan. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Michigan WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.